Whatcom County has many options for golfing, including private and semi-private clubs, resorts and public courses. Here are five public courses where you can get your Tiger Woods on. All courses offer discounted twilight rates during afternoon hours and many also offer discounts for seniors and juniors.
1. Dakota Creek Golf and Country Club
Course: 18-hole, Par 71
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily (closing time changes seasonally)
Cost: 9 holes $15, 18 holes: $22 weekends, $20 weekdays
Location: 3258 Haynie Road, Custer
Contact: 366-3131, www.dakotacreekgolf.com
2. Grandview Golf Course
Course: 18 holes, Par 72
Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily
Cost: 18 holes: $26 weekends, $22 weekdays; 9 holes: $17 weekends, $15 weekdays
Location: 7738 Portal Way, Custer
Contact: 366-3947
3. Lake Padden Golf Course
Course: 18-hole, Par 72
Hours: 7 a.m. to dark, daily
Cost: 9 holes: $20 weekends, $17 weekdays; 18 holes: $33 weekends, $24 weekdays
Location: 4882 Samish Way
Contact: 738-7400, www.lakepaddengolf.com, www.cob.org
4. North Bellingham Golf Course
Course: 18 hole, Par 72
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to dark, daily
Cost: 18 holes: $9 holes: $23 weekends, $19 weekdays; 40 weekends, $33 weekdays; $29 on Twilite Tuesdays, Men’s Day Wednesday and Ladies’ Day Thursday
Location: 205 W. Smith Road
Contact: 398-8300, www.northbellinghamgolf.com
5. Shuksan Golf Club
Course: 18 holes, Par 72
Hours: 8 a.m. to dark, daily
Cost: $29 Monday and Wednesday through Friday, $24 International Tuesday, $35 Saturday and Sunday
Location: 1500 E. Axton Road
Contact: 398-8888, www.shuksangolf.com